公开(公告)号：US12073043B2

公开(公告)日：2024-08-27

申请号：US18086391

申请日：2022-12-21

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Seonghun Kim ,  Bongjun Ko ,  Ganghyun Goo ,  Jinwan An

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/044

CPC classification number: G06F3/04166 ,  G06F1/1652 ,  G06F3/044 ,  G06F2203/04102

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first display panel that detects a touch input; a driving circuit electrically connected to the first display panel and that transfers at least one driving signal for measuring a touch signal to the first display panel; and a processor connected to the driving circuit, wherein the processor is configured to: display a screen by activating a first area which is at least a part of areas of the first display panel; control the driving circuit to measure the touch signal in the first area based on a first period; detect a first event related to a change in an activated area of the areas of the first display panel to a second area; change the first period to a second period different from the first period, based on the first event; and measure the touch signal in the second area based on the second period.

公开(公告)号：US12026339B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US18126197

申请日：2023-03-24

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Taehoon Kim ,  Jinwan An

IPC: G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/04166 ,  G06F2203/04102

Abstract: An electronic device a flexible display including a first area and a second area extending from the first area, the second area being configured to be inserted into an inside of a housing of the electronic device or exposed to an outside of the housing; and a processor configured to, based on detecting an enlarge event or a shrink event on the display while displaying content on the display in a state in which the first area is exposed and the second area is inserted in or exposed from the housing, resize the display by exposing the second area according to an enlarging ratio corresponding to the enlarge event or inserting the second area according to an shrinking ratio corresponding to the shrink event, and display content resized according to in the enlarging ratio or the shrinking ratio on the resized display.

公开(公告)号：US11983038B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-14

申请号：US17559810

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Byoungkug Kim ,  Deukkyu Oh ,  Kwangtaek Woo ,  Changho Lee ,  Jinwan An

IPC: G06F3/16 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G06F1/16 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: G06F1/1641 ,  G01P13/00 ,  G06F1/1616 ,  G06F1/1681 ,  G06F3/1423 ,  G06F3/16

Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first housing structure, a second housing structure, a first display foldable about a folding area depending on an arrangement state corresponding to an angle between the first housing structure and the second housing structure, a second display, a hinge structure disposed between the first housing structure and the second housing structure, a driver that operates depending on at least one drive signal of a plurality of drive signals to rotate the hinge structure, a processor, and a memory that stores instructions that cause the processor to change the arrangement state depending on occurrence of a first event in the foldable electronic device.

公开(公告)号：US11747227B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US16931371

申请日：2020-07-16

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Bowoong Seo ,  Minsoo Kim ,  Yongho Hwang ,  Jinwan An ,  Jiwoo Lee ,  Yeunwook Lim

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K5/00 ,  H05K1/11

CPC classification number: G01L5/0038 ,  H05K1/028 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K5/003

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic device. The electronic device includes a sidewall structure that forms a surface of the electronic device and that includes a key area formed on the surface of the electronic device. The electronic device also includes an internal frame that is formed inside the electronic device and faces an inner surface of the sidewall structure. The electronic device further includes a sensor assembly disposed between the internal frame and the sidewall structure, at least part of the sensor assembly is aligned with the key area. The sensor assembly includes a sensor that senses a force applied to the key area, based on displacement of an inner surface of the key area. The sensor assembly also includes a support member having one surface supported on the sensor and an opposite surface supported on the internal frame.

公开(公告)号：US11737220B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US17149052

申请日：2021-01-14

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yanggyun Jung ,  Hosung Bang ,  Hyoungook Jo ,  Jinwan An

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0213 ,  H05K5/0017

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing including an opening, a first cover disposed in the housing to close the opening and includes a first surface facing the outside and a second surface facing an internal space of the housing, at least one air vent formed from the first surface to the second surface in a region of the first cover to connect the outside of the electronic device to the internal space and includes a first space formed to have a specified depth in a direction starting from the first surface to the second surface, and a second space formed to have a specified depth in a direction starting from the second surface to the first surface, wherein the first space and the second space are connected, and a breathable waterproof member disposed to close the second space in the second surface.

公开(公告)号：US11553068B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-10

申请号：US16958878

申请日：2019-01-08

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Soogyu Lee ,  Joonwon Chang ,  Minsoo Kim ,  Kyujin Kwak ,  Jinwan An

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  H01R24/60

Abstract: An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention comprises: a housing that includes a first plate oriented in a first direction, a second plate oriented in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member covering a space between the first plate and the second plate; a printed circuit board disposed in the space of the housing; a contact structure that is processed and formed toward at least one side of the printed circuit board from the side member of the housing and provides a contact point with an external electronic device; and a contact point structure that is disposed between the contact structure and the printed circuit board. The contact structure includes: at least one contact part of which at least a part is exposed to an external space and is made of the same material as the side member; and an insulating part, disposed around the at least one contact part, for separating the contact part and the side member from each other.

公开(公告)号：US11537230B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-27

申请号：US16930688

申请日：2020-07-16

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Banghyun Kwon ,  Inhyung Jung ,  Jaeyoung Choi ,  Sangheon Kim ,  Jinwan An

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/038

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a sensing panel, at least one processor electrically connected to the sensing panel and the communication module, and a memory electrically connected to the at least one processor. The memory may store instructions configured to, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to, based on a pen signal from the stylus pen being detected through the sensing panel, perform a first operation identified based on the detected pen signal, and based on the pen signal from the stylus pen not being detected through the sensing panel, receive, through the communication module, at least one communication signal, identify a gesture based on information on a position of the stylus pen, included in the received at least one communication signal, and perform a second operation corresponding to the identified gesture. Various other embodiments are possible.

公开(公告)号：US11510001B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-22

申请号：US17165446

申请日：2021-02-02

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Taeyoung Han ,  Yongju Son ,  Sangheon Kim ,  Mira Seo ,  Byeongyeop Jang ,  Keunwon Jang ,  Jinwan An

IPC: H04R3/00 ,  H04M1/03

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing structure including a first microphone, a second housing structure including a second microphone and foldably coupled to the first housing structure, a sensor module disposed in the first housing structure or the second housing structure, and a processor in the first housing structure or the second housing structure, operationally connected with the first microphone, the second microphone, and the sensor module, the processor configured to receive a folding event related to the first housing structure and the second housing structure through the sensor module while a specific voice recording mode is performed, identify folding state information in response to receiving the folding event, identify a recording function configuration related to the first microphone and the second microphone, based on the folding state information and the specific voice recording mode, and perform recording by applying the recording function configuration.

公开(公告)号：US11281254B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-22

申请号：US17024801

申请日：2020-09-18

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Seokwoo Lee ,  Minsoo Kim ,  Joonwon Chang ,  Jinwan An ,  Jiwoo Lee

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable electronic device including an electronic pen, wherein the foldable electronic device prevents a potential for loss or unintentional movement of the electronic pen and realizes improved portability by providing a stable mounting space for the electronic pen.

公开(公告)号：US11259428B2

公开(公告)日：2022-02-22

申请号：US16889964

申请日：2020-06-02

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hyosung Kang ,  Yongwoon Kim ,  Myeongsil Park ,  Kwangho Shin ,  Sangyup Lee ,  Jinwan An

IPC: F16C11/00 ,  H05K5/02 ,  F16C11/04 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a foldable electronic device. The electronic device includes a display, a foldable housing including a first housing structure and a second housing structure, and a hinge structure disposed between the first housing structure and the second housing structure. The hinge structure may include a first structure configured to enable the first housing structure to rotate about a first folding axis and the second housing structure to rotate about a second folding axis, and a second structure configured to fix the first housing structure and the second housing structure in an unfolded state or a folded state. Other various embodiments are possible.